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Mahan-classdestroyer

Destroyers · United States · 1935
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Mahan-classdestroyer

Mahan-class destroyer
Mahan-class destroyer Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Air Defence
40
ASW Capability
30
Sensors
50
Survivability
70
Versatility
65
Endurance
75
Aviation
0
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerMorse Dry Dock and Repair Company
CategoryDestroyers
EraInterwar Period
In service1935–1937
Operators1 countries
Quantity18
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Destroyers MASS Rating
31/85
Interwar Period
184/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
40
ASW Capability
30
Sensors
50
Survivability
70
Versatility
65
Endurance
75
Aviation
0
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Mahan-class destroyer
Category
Production
1935–1937
Quantity
18
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down1934
  • Launched1935
  • Commissioned1936
  • Ships in Class18
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,500 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,524 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)103.937 m
  • Beam10.668 m
  • Draft3.25 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement158
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power34,200 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed37 kn
  • Range6,940
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count5
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1935Production started
  2. 1937Production ended
  3. 1939First deployment: World War II
91
years in service
2
years in production
18
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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